Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Boarhunt events
Film set catering in Boarhunt: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Boarhunt
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How our film set catering works in Boarhunt
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it’s period dramas on location and location shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Boarhunt, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Nearby places to Boarhunt
What else we do in Boarhunt
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Boarhunt hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Boarhunt
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Boarhunt for film and TV crews
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Boarhunt, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Boarhunt is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Boarhunt to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Boarhunt is roughly 63 miles from central London.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Boarhunt, we also cover Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Questions from Boarhunt
Do you come out to small places like Boarhunt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Boarhunt from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Why choose film set catering in Boarhunt?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take around Boarhunt:
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
For crew arriving by train, Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Boarhunt ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Boarhunt? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch